DIARIO DEL PUERTO Spain, port by port 37 CARTAGENA INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CRUISE SHIPS The Port of Cadiz is located at the heart of the city centre. Cruisepassengers arriving in theoldest city inWestern Europe can walk to the historic quarter in just a few minutes. The port has 2,000metres of berthing lines with depths of up to 11 metres, which can handle the world’s largest cruise ships. It also has two strategically located passenger terminals. These user-friendly facilities make boarding and disembarking safer and easier for visitors. CRUISE LINES OPERATING AT THE PORT All the major international cruise lines call at the Port of Cadiz. MAIN DEVELOPMENTS SHOWCASED AT SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL The Port of Cadiz continues working in 2022 to increase the appeal of the destination in conjunction with all the relevant stakeholders through the Cruise Observatory. The initiatives implemented in recent years have been complemented on this occasion by the improvement of the services offered to cruise ships that stay overnight in the city, which have increased considerably this year. THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THIS DESTINATION ARE... The attractions of the city and province of Cadiz are indisputable. From flamenco, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, to the ancient Roman city of Baelo Claudia, its historical legacy is almost unrivalled. There is also a rich culture of gastronomy and wine, equestrianism and motorbike racing as well as beautiful natural surroundings including both urban and unspoiled beaches, and the opportunity to do all kinds of sport. INFRASTRUCTURE The cruise terminal currently has a 709 metre-long, 12 metredeep berthing line and a surface area of 4,000 squaremetres. It has shaded rest areas, security force booths, a passenger information point and a car park. CRUISE LINES AIDA Cruises, TUI, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Cunard Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O, Azamara Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Compagnie du Ponant, Seabourn Cruise Line, Seadream Yacht Club, Scenic Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Viking Cruises, Sea Cloud Cruises, Star Clippers Cruises and Windstar Cruises. MAIN DEVELOPMENTS SHOWCASED AT SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL The Port Authority of Cartagena, following the outbreak of the pandemic, has worked with the shipping lines as well as with government agencies to adapt its facilities, and to ensure that museums and interpretive centers are a safe tourism destination. COVID-19-free hospitality and shopping has also been ensured. MAIN ATTRACTIONS The Port of Cartagena is a must for cruise traffic in Spain, due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean. With over 3,000 years of history, the city is located in a well sheltered natural bay. The Port Authority of Cartagena offers a joint tourist program thanks to the work carried out with the city council and the regional government. Calls at the Port of Cartagena offer awide range of excursions related to nature, adventures and outdoor activities that can be enjoyed all year round. Highlights include the Routes of the Castles; visits to the regional parks of Calblanque, Sierra Espuña and Sandbanks of San Pedro del Pinatar in the Mar Menor; water sports, and natural wonders such as the Baños de Somogil, the Salto del Usero and Fuente Caputa, in Mula. PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, 17 11006 CÁDIZ +34 956 240 400 cadiz@puertocadiz.com www.puertocadiz.com PLAZA HÉROES DE CAVITE 30201 CARTAGENA +34 968 325 800 cartagena@apc.es www.apc.es CADIZ
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